📜 Terms of Service

1. Using Bruce

You must be 18 or older to use Bruce.

You agree to provide accurate information and use Bruce for lawful, professional purposes only.

You may not:

• Impersonate others
• Upload false, misleading, or defamatory content
• Misuse introductions or scrape data

Bruce may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

2. Verified & Trusted Badge Program

Businesses that display the Bruce.bot "Verified & Trusted" badge have completed The Bruce Pledge, which includes commitments to integrity, fair pricing, and great customer service.

Eligibility

Only businesses that meet Bruce's verification requirements and display the Bruce.bot logo (linked to their Bruce profile) may participate. Eligibility is determined at Bruce's sole discretion.

Accountability

Participation in the Verified & Trusted program is based on honesty, transparency, and consistent service quality. Bruce may review, suspend, or revoke verification at any time to maintain the integrity of the platform.

Badge Removal

Bruce may remove the Verified & Trusted badge at any time, with or without notice, if:

• The business fails to uphold The Bruce Pledge
• The badge is misused, misrepresented, or displayed without authorization
• Continued verification could mislead users or harm community trust

Bruce may also remove badges for any violation of these Terms or other platform policies.

No Endorsement

The badge recognizes participation in Bruce's community trust program. It does not represent an endorsement or guarantee of a business's performance, reliability, or results.

3. Introductions and Matches

• All introductions are double opt-in — both users must agree.
• Bruce does not guarantee matches or specific outcomes.
• Match success depends on network size, participation, and compatibility.

4. AI Assistance

• Bruce uses AI to generate introductions, summaries, and recommendations.
• AI-generated text is for informational purposes and may not always be accurate.
• You acknowledge that Bruce is not liable for errors, interpretations, or decisions made based on AI-generated content.

5. Verified Reviews

Reviews can only be submitted by:

• Users introduced through Bruce, or
• Users invited directly by a participating business.

• Reviews reflect individual opinions, not Bruce's.
• Bruce may display reviews publicly on business profiles.
• You may hide or request removal of your review; hidden reviews remain in Bruce's private trust system for fairness.
• Bruce may moderate or remove reviews violating laws or community standards.

6. Ownership and Content Rights

• You retain ownership of your content (profiles, messages, and reviews).
• By submitting, you grant Bruce permission to display and use it for platform functionality.
• Bruce owns all platform technology, branding, and AI-generated text.
• Unauthorized scraping, copying, or reuse of Bruce content is prohibited.

7. Privacy and Data

• Your use of Bruce is governed by our Privacy Policy.
• By using Bruce, you consent to the practices described there.
• We never sell or rent personal information.

8. Disclaimers

• Bruce is provided "as is."
• We make no guarantees regarding match outcomes, user behavior, or third-party interactions.
• To the maximum extent allowed by law, Bruce is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from use of the platform.

9. Community Standards

Bruce is a trust-first platform. Users agree to:

• Engage respectfully
• Avoid spam, harassment, or abuse
• Provide truthful reviews and information

Violations may lead to suspension or termination.

10. Updates

• We may update these Terms occasionally.
• Changes will appear here with a revised "Last Updated" date.
• Continued use of Bruce after updates indicates acceptance.

11. Contact

📧 support@bruce.bot

For data privacy, read our Privacy Policy.

For general product questions, visit the FAQ.